Arizona weekly enterprise., 1887-11-26
Pinal County. fRu Hap pakricL Hamilton !

ties which mbrace the largest pOrtioh or
 the agricultural lands in the Territory.
 It is bounded on the south by Pima, on
 the west by Maricopa, on the north by
 Maricopa and Gila, and on the east by
 Graham. South of the Gila, it IS coun-
 try of open, grassy plains, dotted with
 clumps of barren mountains. To the
 north and east, the Pinal, the Tortillits,
 the Mescal, and the Superstition impinge | on the rolling plains and valleys The
 Gila flows through the county from east
 to west, and it's southeastern end is
 watered by the San Pedro. It's total
 area is 5,210 square miles. Although one | of the smallest of the counties, Pinal is
 one of the richest in the Territory. It | Possesses large and rich tracts of agri- | cultural land, excellent grazing ground,
 and some of the most valuable mines yet | discovered in Arizona. Besides its ledges l of gold, silver and copper, large deposits of coal have been found within its bor- ders, which will, no doubt, yet prove valuable Along the valleys of the Glla and San Pedro is some of the very richest land in Arizona. Water is abundant In both streams, and when properly utilized, five times the number of acres now re- claimed will be made productive. Final possesses the three great natural sources of wealth: mineral, agricultural and graz
 ing lands. Her mines are among the richest and most productive i'll Arlzona; her cattle ranges along the Glla, San Pedro and other points are among the most desira ble in the west, and the soil
 of her fertile valleys is unsurpassed tor
 richness.
 The county is in a prosperous condl-
 ton, and is steadily growing in wealth
 and population. Pinal was organized Tn
 1871, from portion of Pima. Its growth
 was slow, and retarded by Indian depre-
 dations, until the discovery of the won derful Silver King demonstrated it's great
 mineral wealth. Since then it has ad-
 vanced steadily, and, to-day, offers in-
 ducements to the immigrant not surpassed
 by any county in Arizona.
 Florence, the principal town of Pinal,
 stands in the valley of the Gila and about
 half mile from the stream. It IS twenty
 five miles northeast of Casa Grande
 station. on the Southern Pacific Railroad,
 and eighty miles north of Tucson. Like
 Phenix, it sits embowered in groves of
 eottonw woods, and streams of clear water
 run through every street The valley
 surrounding the town is under high state
 of cultivation; fields of waving grain and
 alfalfa, and orchards loaded down with
 delicious fruit, meet the eye in every di-
 rection. The place has delightful sit
 uation, and with its pleasant homes sur
 rounded by trees and shrubbery, its pure water and healthy climate, it IS one of the most attractive spots in the Territory. The buildings are principally of adobe, and generally one story high. There are several large stores with stocks of general merchandise, two hotels, two public
 schools, Touring mill, brewery, res taurants, saloons, blacksmith shops, and all the other accessories of frontier ! town. Florence is yet destined to be- come one of the leading towns of the Ter ritory Its situation makes 1t the natural
 supply point for the extensive mining region north and east. With abundance of water, and a soil of such fruit fulness, it will yet become one ot the
 most beautiful towns west of the Rocky
 Mountains. There is a large Mexican
 population settled here, but within the
 past three years many American families have made homes ill the valley and town, and there is no place in Arizona that con 2 tains more charming and cultured so- . . cial circle than this pleasant little town = on the Gila.
 The Catholics have a handsome church, : built of adobe. The county-court house . is also of the same material, and IS g
 plain but commc dious building. new J school-house has been completed. It Ii ''91 60 feet square, two stories high, and fin z ished in a style that makes it an orna :" ment to the place. The town was lait
 out in 1868, and has brisk trade witt '' the surrounding valley and the differen mining camps. It has population O .' nearly 1,2OO. The ENTERPRISE is pub II lished here. It is one of the most abl,
 condu cted journals in the Territory, anC 70 faithful and vigilant champion of tn ,.o rights and interests of the people 1t rep '7 resents. It is untiring in its efforts t.
 bring the resources and attr ractions of t d town and county before the world. Flor i'd encets about 1500 feet above the sea-level Il with climate during the summermonth ,e that will rival that of its famous name l. sake on the Arno. There is room for te d times the number of people in the valle d which surrounds it, and as the rich Ian s. now lying idle is brought under cultiva ly tion Florence will grow and prosper. es A Chicago telegram announces a tel ig rife blizzard in that city On last Satur ly day and throughout the northwest witt ed heavy snow fall and piercing cold weath ne or. Think of loading down with ovel h. coats and overshoes and then bein e, pinched by the cold atmosphere. nos
 peeled, ears frozen, fingers and toes ting ls ling as is the case now and on till ne1 Ill April in the eastern States, and compal It, the situation with the sunny skies, tf or balmy air and the general comfort eve Ire of our nights in Phenix and the Sa iai and Gila River valleys. Is it any wond nd that people who spend winter hel ar, come back2 Is it not wonder that u mt eastern cities and States are not desertt me by every soul who could come to o, KS eternal summer land and spend ea' 1n; winter that occurs2 It will be but a fe nd more years till this will be the case nut ld, more then at the present time and ev' 'eo now the railroads are taxed to their | lze most to accommodate the enormo
 amount of travel to Arizona and t T Southwest and as yet the country is su tSc posed by nine tenths of the eastern pc SaS Sa pie to be land of wildness, land whe eo no comfort is, land where sand al bO Gl tho